Virgin Atlantic Apprentice - Software Engineer - 2025

You’ve got a solid foundation in Python and are excited to apply it in a real-world setting, either through your own learning, courses or work experience You’re curious about AI and machine learning, especially tools like OpenAI or LangChain You’ve dabbled in HTML, CSS or JavaScript, and want to grow your front-end skills You enjoy solving problems and breaking them down into clear, logical steps You’re a team player who communicates well and enjoys learning with others You’re comfortable working in agile environments and are open to feedback You’re passionate about building digital tools that make a real difference

Training:
The course runs for 24 months at our Crawley, West Sussex, VHQ After that, it’ll be time to put all your training into practice. The sky really is the limit

Training Outcome:
By the end of the programme, you’ll have built hands-on experience in full-stack development, applied AI, and agile working practice You’ll be well-prepared to move into a junior software developer or AI engineering role, either within Virgin Atlantic’s digital teams or across the wider tech industry- equipped with the technical foundations and collaborative skills to grow your career in modern software development

Employer Description:
Virgin Atlantic took off in 1984 when Richard Branson set out to shake up the aviation industry—and we’ve been doing things differently ever since. What began with a single 747, one route, and a small but mighty team has grown into an international airline with a global network and thousands of passionate people behind it. But our story has never just been about planes—it’s about people. From the very beginning, we’ve believed that travel should feel exciting, personal, and filled with possibility. That belief still drives us today as we work towards our mission: to become the most loved travel company. Whether we’re designing innovative customer experiences, pushing boundaries in sustainability, or building inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, we’re united by a shared spirit of adventure, heart, and humanity. Because at Virgin Atlantic, we don’t just fly people from A to B—we help them take off in every sense. We’re not just your average airline. When it comes to our people, they’re a passionate lot, united in creating something different. It’s always been like this. It’s in our DNA, and it was ignited within us from the moment we started flying.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 9.00am- 5.30pm But a degree of flexibility will be required

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience